B is for BeautyBerry July 24, 2013

This post is for:
ABC Wednesday, Wildflower Wednesday, and Outdoor Wednesday

ABC Wednesday:
B is for Beautyberry

Beautyberry, Callicarpa, is native to North America, Central America, Asia, and Australia.

A medium-sized shrub, it will grow in sun or shade if there is adequate moisture.

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Wildflower Wednesday:

American Beautyberry, Callicarpa americana, is native to the southeastern United States.

Blooming in mid-summer, the delicate pink blooms attract small bees and flies.

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Clusters of purple berries form in the Autumn.

They provide winter food for birds and small mammals.
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Outdoor Wednesday:

July is unusual this year in that we have plenty of rain.

As a bonus, rain clouds give us interesting sunsets.
Those streaks of light shining upward from the sun are called Crepuscular Rays.

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Have a wonderful Wednesday!

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Saturday's Sunset July 21, 2013

SOOC, Sunset, Saturday, July 20, 2013, Prentiss county, Mississippi, USA

The Heavens declare the glory of the Lord!

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Wasp on Butterflyweed July 20, 2013

Unidentified wasp on Butterflyweed.
Wasps are generally considered to be beneficial insects, as they prey on insect pests.
Some wasps are also attracted to the nectar in flowers.

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Butterfly Weed, Asclepias tuberosa.

If you are a regular reader of my blog, you may be tired of seeing Butterflyweed.

But it was in bloom when I bought it 3 months ago, and it has bloomed steadily ever since.

A wonderful addition to the garden!

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Have a Great Week-end!

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A is for Amory July 17, 2013

This post is for:
ABC Wednesday, Outdoor Wednesday, and Water World Wednesday
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A is for Amory, Mississippi, USA.

Located in northeast Mississippi, Amory's population was 7,316 at the 2010 census.

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Covered sidewalks along Main Street make shopping easy, rain or shine.

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There are always flags along Main Street in celebration of various holidays.

This month's flags are for Independence Day.

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Bill's Hamburgers are famous throughout the area.

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Get your lunch 'to-go, carry-out' and enjoy it at McAlpine Lake.

This small lake near downtown Amory is very peaceful and relaxing to visit.

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The highlight of the community's activities is the annual Railroad Festival at Frisco Park.

Have a Wonderful Wednesday!

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Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day July 15, 2013

Tiger Lily

Butterflyweed



Oxalis



Phlox

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Sky Watch Friday July 12, 2013

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Have a wonderful week-end!